Wyoming is
home to more than 600 species of wildlife, including many that have vanished from other
regions of the country. The Big Horn Mountains region of Wyoming is populated by
many of these species of wildlife.

Big game wildlife in the area includes Mule Deer, White-tail Deer, Elk, Moose, and
Pronghorn Antelope. Black Bears, Mountain Lions and Coyotes also make their home in the
Bighorn Mountains and Bighorn National Forest. Birds include Wild Turkeys, Bald and
Golden Eagles, Sage Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Ring-Necked Pheasants, and several species of
Falcon.

Mule Deer are one of the many species ofwildlife
in the Big Horn Mountains region.

Bull and Cow Elk

Many species of
wildlife are visible from (and on) Wyoming's roads. Deer and other wildlife can also
be frequently seen within many of Wyoming's cities and towns. Use care while driving,
particularly at night.

Some wildlife, such as moose, are unpredicatable. Be careful not to get too close
when viewing or photographing these animals.

If you are interested in hunting or
fishing in Wyoming, see our Hunting & Fishing page for
more information and links to useful hunting and fishing web sites.

If you wish to see more detailed information about Wyoming's wildlife viewing
areas, please visit the Wyoming Game & Fish web site links below.

If you vacation here, take
the opportunity to view our wildlife. See why we say: